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Volume 1: Angelica meets Guihua Chapter 326: Casting and Forging Workshop

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    Wearing a wicker helmet and blue overalls, Kandebei is standing in front of the hot roller machine in the hot forging workshop.  Four years ago, Kang Peide was still a Confucian scholar obsessed with the dream of taking the imperial examination. Today, he no longer thinks about the imperial examination. Today, Kang Peide is the head of the foundry and forging factory here.

    At this time, the hot steel columns that had just been rolled out of the roller machine had been transported to the rail car. Two workers wearing wicker hats stepped forward and pulled the rail car over.

    This steaming round steel column is thicker than a thigh, and the surface of the steel column has changed from bright red to dark red.  Regardless of the heat, Comped took out his myopia glasses from the upper pocket of his overalls and leaned forward. He wanted to see what happened with his own eyes.

    The steel column slowly rotated on the supporting rollers. Comped took the magnifying glass handed over and carefully looked at the rolled and forged steel column. If the steel column was not still very hot, Comped's face would have been pressed against the steel column.  In this era, there are no modern scientific and technological means such as ultrasonic flaw detection. The only way is to conduct surface inspection with the naked eye. If there is a problem with the surface inspection, it at least shows that the forging and rolling process must continue to be improved.

    Unfortunately, Kang Peide¡¯s eyesight was really bad, which was caused by studying all night during the period when he was studying the history of the classics.  His eyesight was poor, and even with a magnifying glass in hand, Compede still couldn't see clearly.  Director Kang shook his head and had no choice but to hand the magnifying glass to Huang Wangcai next to him and said:

    "Wangcai, come and see how it goes this time."

    "It looks good. Director Kang, you see, at least there are no obvious flaws on the surface." Huang Wangcai's eyesight is said to be top-notch, not to mention the high-tech artifact of a magnifying glass. He is also experienced enough. When the steel column is turned around in a circle, Huang Wangcai doesn't have any  I found, of course, that there was no flaw, so I replied truthfully.

    Huang Wangcai is considered a veteran among Mao Geng's disciples. Now he is a middle-level cadre of the factory. He is in charge of dozens of people. He also has a professional title specially awarded by Chief Mao - Technician.

    Technician Huang said yes, that should be correct. Kang Peide nodded, but was still a little worried.  He murmured:

    "I hope there won't be any defects inside. This cylindrical forging blank is used to process cannon barrels. Even a small sand hole will explode the barrel." Comped put his glasses back into his jacket pocket and took a photo.  He patted Huang Wangcai on the shoulder and said: "Wangcai, if you pass this time, that's great, that's great. You have worked hard during this period. Alas! I have been struggling for more than three months for this billet.  If there are any more flaws and Mr. Lin gets angry, it will be difficult for you and me."

    When Huang Wangcai heard Kang Peide talking about Mr. Lin, he lost his confidence for no reason. This Lin Lishi scolded people at every turn, training people like he would train his grandson.  Kang Peide and himself had been punished a lot by Lin Lishi. Lin Lishi didn't care whether Kang Peide and Huang Wangcai were Mao Geng's disciples or not, he was merciless in their training.  Kang Peide was worried that if he failed again this time, Lin Lishi would be scolded again.

    Huang Wangcai couldn¡¯t help but complained:

    "Sir, Mr. Factory Manager, if you want to talk about our teacher Chief Mao, he is certainly convincing. Compared to Chief Mao, Lin Lishi is nothing! Then why does Lin Lishi give random lectures without asking the reason?  People! Speaking of which, we built this foundry and forging plant by ourselves, and it only took a little more than half a year. When we came here, the factory was only half-finished, and we started to install the machines. We didn¡¯t even take a break during the New Year.  After working overtime day and night, I finally passed the forging process for the 75mm cannon barrel blank in the first month of the year. Now, the 100mm barrel is not a little bit more difficult than the 75mm barrel! Let me tell you.  , it will be good if it takes more than half a year to successfully forge. Even if the forged piece today does not pass the test, so what! It can never be normal again. It is easy to say, but it is not easy to do it. "

    Kang Peide actually agreed with Wang Cai's complaints. Kang Peide also complained in his heart that his development in Mao Group was not as good as that of many later generations, such as Yang Zhe, Fan Biaoyong, not to mention Tan Xiaochun, Yi Bojun and Zhu Jia  Brother, not even as good as Tan Wangdi.  The position of director of Dongrui Casting and Forging Factory sounds good, but the problem is that casting or forging is hard, tiring and dirty. I am a Confucian scholar, and in terms of knowledge, I am far ahead of Yang Zhe and others, but I can only lead this job.  The hard work and dirty work are really frustrating!

    "Oh! I don't blame Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin was also anxious and his temper became violent. I heard that there was going to be a battle with the Jin soldiers soon. Chief Mao also looked forward to building a 100mm cannon as soon as possible to defeat the Jin soldiers.  More confident.¡±

    Complaints are complaints. After all, Compede¡¯s consciousness is a little higher and he understands the importance of cannons to Sakhalin Island.

    Well, everyone hopesI hope that a large-caliber cannon will be built soon. In fact, Huang Wangcai is not like this!  With powerful artillery, at least Dongrui Town will be safer.

    But Huang Wangcai remembered one more thing, which was another contribution of the foundry and forging factory:

    "Forget it, let's not mention this. But what about the casting of the mortar shells last time! It is definitely a great achievement if it can be cast successfully. There is no reward based on merit yet. If you ask me, the factory director should be promoted.  That's right. Lin Lishi not only doesn't have any rewards, he is always dissatisfied and unqualified. He only knows how to convince others by scolding us!"

    Just as I was complaining, a frightening voice suddenly sounded from behind:

    "Oh, Huang Wangcai, you have become more capable! If you are not convinced, tell me how big a role you played in the casting of mortar shells. How many key problems were solved by you!"

    This is bad!  In fact, Huang Wangcai just complained a few words behind his back. If he had the courage to say it in person, Huang Wangcai would not dare to contradict Lin Lishi.  Huang Wangcai broke out in a cold sweat, thinking, "My mother!"  Isn¡¯t this a bitch looking for a slap in the face?  In fact, although Mr. Lin in front of me treats his subordinates in a simple and rough manner, he does have something in his heart. I don¡¯t know how Mr. Lin¡¯s brain grows and why he is so easy to use!  When encountering any problem, Mr. Lin would just give it an idea and it might solve the big problem.  At this point, Huang Wangcai had to be convinced.

    "Oh, damn it! Damn it! My subordinates shouldn't talk nonsense here. We have to be convinced. Everyone in our foundry and forging factory is dissatisfied with Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin - that tall mountain is standing tall, we  It¡¯s something even a patter can¡¯t keep up with.¡±

    Lin Lishi also knows that there are many people who have complaints about him, which is also the inevitable result of his high pressure.  But they just complained secretly behind their backs, just to get their fill of it, so what!  Can it turn the world upside down?

    In later generations, Lin Lishi was the owner of a small iron factory. He committed crimes under the "shutdown and transfer" policy, and both "high energy consumption" and "counterfeiting" were involved - a small stove for collecting scrap iron.  Steelmaking, the products are steel bars from fake big factories.  Lin Lishi claims that the steel bars he produces are on par with those of major manufacturers, but fake ones are just fake ones. The quality of Lin Lishi's steel bars is ultimately unstable, and he has received countless fines and notices of closure and rectification.  Later, the overall steel industry weakened and the space for survival became smaller and smaller. Boss Lin then went to Malaysia to try his luck in the international arena. Of course, he was deceived by a Chinese businessman in Malaysia.  On a whim, Lin Lishi inspected the scrap steel market in Malaysia and felt that there was no chance. After that, he returned to China dejectedly. Unexpectedly, he got on a magical flight and a guy traveled to the Song Dynasty.

    Based on the need to survive and develop in the cruel competition, Lin Lishi has mastered some face-changing skills.  Boss Lin has a straight face when dealing with officials, and another straight face with his subordinates.  When meeting officials from relevant departments, saying that Lin Lishi was a servile person was a way of undermining him, but he definitely did things like flattery and bribery. Looking back, Lin Lishi was very strict with his subordinates and would scold him at every turn.  After a meal, his employees could not work with him for long, which was one of the reasons why Lin Lishi's business was difficult in his later generations.

    However, after the Song Dynasty, Lin Lishi was like a fish in water. He made iron and steel. In later generations, his ability was really not enough, but by the Song Dynasty, he became the number one expert.  Furthermore, when working under Mao Geng, Mao Geng has a very easy-going temperament, so Lin Lishi does not have to nod or bow. The biggest advantage of the Song Dynasty is that when disciples respect their masters to the point of blind obedience, their subordinates will not  Fight for human rights with you, so Lin Lishi feels that he has suddenly jumped from a local boss of later generations to a top entrepreneur ranked among the top five in the world.

    "Stop talking nonsense! You, Huang Wangcai, will make arrangements and prepare the materials when officials from the imperial court come to visit. When the officials arrive, you will demonstrate the forging and rolling of the gun barrel billet from beginning to end. Do you understand?  !¡±

    Huang Wangcai naturally nodded in agreement.

    Lin Lishi also knew that Huang Wangcai was a talkative guy and fairly reliable in his work.  After the explanation was completed, Kandebei was asked to go with him to receive the visiting group.

    The visiting group composed of Zhao Huan, Han Yuzhou, Lu Jiuyuan and Meng Shu arrived at the foundry and forging factory soon.

    "Your Highness, gentlemen, please look, this is the railway track, and what is straddling the two railway tracks is the train."

    In the open space next to the foundry and forging plant, the visiting group saw rows of wood neatly arranged, extending into the distance.  There were two iron bars straddling the wood. The iron bars were shiny and had a cold light, which was comparable to the shining blade of a knife.

    Mao Geng waved his hand, and there was movement immediately over there.

    Meng Shu saw an iron frame car with four iron wheels coming from a distance. It was said to be an iron frame car. Except for the four wheels, it was almost like a frame. There were two people dancing on it.  doing what.  When I got closer, I saw clearly that the two of them were swinging an iron bar, one after another, and it could be said that they were working in perfect harmony.  Meng Shu immediately realized that the two men were shaking the iron bar to drive the car, and the car was not moving slowly.

    After Mao Geng explained, Meng Shu knew that this was a rail car driven by human power. It was easy for this kind of car to carry several hundred kilograms.

    Liu Wenbin added on the side that if there is a war to transport grain and grass, just one hundred or ten of these human-powered rail cars can meet the grain and grass needs of tens of thousands of soldiers.

    Meng Shu complained in his mind that the rails were slippery, so running would be easier. The question was, how much would it cost to lay the rails?

    After a while, another car drove over from a distance. This time the car looked similar to the tractor we saw yesterday. It made a clanging sound and black smoke came out of the chimney. It was just that the wheels were different. The wheels were with belts.  It's just an iron wheel on the side.

    After listening to Mao Geng¡¯s explanation, Meng Shu realized that this was a gas rail car for testing. Future rail cars would be driven by steam.  The total length of the tracks laid here is only 500 meters. The rickshaws and gas cars are tested first, and steam trains will be used only when they are officially put into use.

    "This railway track is good, but it is too expensive." Meng Shu began to comment: "I heard that the cement track built in the Kra Isthmus is good. It is much cheaper than the railway track, but it is still easy to use. The steam rail car is on the cement track.  Coming and going at a high speed, Meng thought that cement rails might as well be promoted in the Song Dynasty. As for this railway track, it is simply too luxurious, and the Song Dynasty does not have so much money to spend."

    Among the people in the Song Dynasty, only Zhao Jue disagreed with Meng Shu's words. This was naturally due to Yu Yunlu's popularization of science. As for Lu Jiuyuan and Han Guanzhou, they felt that Meng Shu simply spoke his mind today, damn it!  In the Song Dynasty, when the money was too much to spend, it used iron to build roads. Isn't this a waste of money?

    Liu Wenbin had just opened his mouth to say: "Actually, although the investment in repairing the railway was higher, it is still very cost-effective to use it¡ª¡ª" when he was interrupted by Mao Geng.

    Mao Geng smiled and said:

    "The imperial court doesn't need railroad tracks, so just cross this item out."

    Meng Shu thought to himself, this is not bad!  I don't want to kill people like this.  As a former staff member of the East Palace, Meng Shu is now a popular figure in front of the new emperor. Mao Geng feels that the promotion process of the railway has been full of twists and turns in history, so it should be a matter of course.  Besides, the current Song Dynasty is indeed not wealthy enough to afford to build railways.

    "My lords, now let's go and take a look at the process of producing cannons. After seeing this, you may understand that making cannons is a very complicated matter."

    When they heard that they could observe the production process of the cannon immediately, everyone became excited.

    Lin Lishi originally asked Kang Peide to prepare two I-beam rails to be rolled so that the people of Da Song could see them, but the rail project seems to be temporarily off the schedule of Da Song.  It was obvious that, including Zhao Luan, their enthusiasm for visiting cannon manufacturing was uncontrollable. In this case, there was no need for them to observe the rolling of the rails. Lin Lishi originally wanted to show off.

    A group of people came to the hot casting and forging workshop.

    A piece of steel billet was clamped by two iron clamps hanging high in the air, and then sent to the iron plate of a tall machine. This time, the person who made the introduction was the factory director named Kang, who was said to be Mao Geng's  Disciple, former Confucian scholar.

    Kang Peide called this machine a "forging press". After working on it for a long time, Meng Shu realized that it turned out to be a machine for blacksmithing. According to Director Kang, the steel blanks used to make cannons must be forged repeatedly and vigorously before they can be made into forgings.  The billet is sent to the next process for processing.

    Turning it over, turning it over, I was still very interested in it at first sight, but after looking at it for a long time, I realized that it was almost the same as a blacksmith, except that the machine was used to forge it.  When they heard that it would take an hour or two to exercise, the surrounding courtiers of the Song Dynasty King suddenly lost interest.

    Fortunately, Huang Wangcai was smart enough to put the forged steel billet back into the furnace to heat it up, and put it on the roller mill again.

    "My lords, this is a roller machine. After the steel billet is forged, the cross-section of the billet is actually a polygon. What you see has been rolled once, so it looks like a cylinder. On that hot forging machine  The machine-forged blank is inconvenient for processing cannon barrels and has to be rolled. This is actually a hot forging method. After this process, the material of the blank is further improved, and the shape is almost a cylinder.  After cutting off the waste material at the front and rear, it can then undergo heat treatment before entering the next processing step."
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